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The Executive Yuan Publishes Amendment to the List of National Core Key Technologies
The National Science and Technology Council (referred to as "NSTC") established and published the National Core Key Technology Determination Measures on April 26, 2023. In accordance with the aforementioned Measures, the Executive Yuan first published on December 5, 2023, the initial list of 22 items of national core key technologies and their respective competent authorities (referred to as the "List"). Subsequently, considering technological progress and industrial development both domestically and internationally, the amended List, totaling 32 items, was published and took effect on December 31, 2024. The newly added 10 items of core key technologies include small satellites, chip circuit design and processes, and battery technology, corresponding to items 15 to 18 and 21 to 26. The numbering order of the items in the List was also adjusted.
The rapid development of AI has garnered global attention in recent years, and this amendment also includes AI high-performance computing technology in the List (Item No. 24). NSTC Chairperson Wu Cheng-wen has stated that the direction of amendments to the List will align with the views of friendly countries, such as the United States and Germany, and integrate with advanced nations.
List (translation, for reference only)
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No. |
Item |
Competent Authority |
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1. |
Military Carbon Fiber Composite Material Technology |
Ministry of National Defense |
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2. |
Military Carbon/Carbon High Temperature and Ablation Resistant Material Technology |
Ministry of National Defense |
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3. |
Military New Anti-Interference Identification of Friend or Foe Technology |
Ministry of National Defense |
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4. |
Military Microwave/Infrared/Multimode Calibration Technology |
Ministry of National Defense |
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5. |
Military Active Phased Array Detection Technology |
Ministry of National Defense |
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6. |
Dynamic Pressure Engine Technology |
Ministry of National Defense |
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7. |
Satellite Control Technology |
NSTC |
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8. |
Space Specification X-B and Image Download Technology |
NSTC |
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9. |
Space Specification Image Compression Electronic Unit (EU) Technology |
NSTC |
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10. |
Space Specification CMOS Image Sensor Technology |
NSTC |
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11. |
Design, Manufacturing, and Integration Technology of Space Specification Optical Payload Systems |
NSTC |
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12. |
Space Specification Active Phase Array Antenna Technology |
NSTC |
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13. |
Space Specification Passive Reflector Antenna Technology |
NSTC |
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14. |
Space Specification Radar Image Processing Technology |
NSTC |
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15. |
Design and Manufacturing Technology of Launch Vehicle Propulsion Systems for Delivering Small Satellites into Orbit |
NSTC |
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16. |
Flight Attitude Determination and Control Technology of Launch Vehicles for Delivering Small Satellites into Orbit |
NSTC |
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17. |
Quantum Bit Design and Fabrication Technology |
NSTC |
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18. |
Low-Temperature Semiconductor Chip Circuit Design and Fabrication |
NSTC |
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19. |
Manufacturing Technology for Chips (ICs) with Processes of 14nm and Below, as well as Key Gas, Chemical, and Equipment Technologies |
Ministry of Economic Affairs |
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20. |
Heterogeneous Integrated Packaging Technology - Wafer Level Packaging Technology, Silicon Photon Integrated Packaging Technology, and Its Special Necessary Materials and Equipment Technology |
Ministry of Economic Affairs |
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21. |
Millimeter-wave Gallium Nitride (GaN) Power Amplifier Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit Chip Design Technology |
Ministry of Economic Affairs |
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22. |
Gallium Nitride (GaN) Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology for High-Frequency Power Amplifiers |
Ministry of Economic Affairs |
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23. |
Silicon Carbide (SiC) Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology for High-Voltage Power Devices |
Ministry of Economic Affairs |
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24. |
High-Performance Chip Design Technology for Artificial Intelligence Computing |
Ministry of Economic Affairs |
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25. |
High Bandwidth Density Small Chip Interconnect Circuit Design Technology |
Ministry of Economic Affairs |
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26. |
Secondary Battery Cell - Design, Chemical Synthesis, and Manufacturing Technology for High Energy Density and Long Cycle Life Single Battery Cell |
Ministry of Economic Affairs |
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27. |
Chip Security Technology |
Ministry of Digital Affairs |
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28. |
Post Quantum Cryptography Protection Technology |
Ministry of Digital Affairs |
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29. |
Network Active Defense Technology |
Ministry of Digital Affairs |
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30. |
Agricultural Variety Cultivation and Reproduction, Aquaculture Technology - Liquid State Bacterial Culture Technology, Aquaculture Parthenogenesis Technology |
Ministry of Agriculture |
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31. |
Agricultural Biochip Technology - Agricultural Drug Residue Detection Technology, Animal and Plant Pathogen Detection Biochip Technology |
Ministry of Agriculture |
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32. |
Expert System Technology for Agricultural Facilities - Design, Operation, and Maintenance Management of Water Environment in Crop Greenhouses, Aquaculture and Fisheries Expert System Technology |
Ministry of Agriculture |
Attention should be paid to the fact that for national core key technologies, if an act of infringement or a violation constitutes the crime of economic espionage, the violator may be sentenced to imprisonment for a term of 5 to 12 years and may also be fined between NT$5 million and NT$100 million (see Paragraph 1, Article 8 of the National Security Act). If the act involves extraterritorial use, the violator may be sentenced to imprisonment for a term of 3 to 10 years and may also be fined between NT$5 million and NT$50 million (see Paragraph 2, Article 8 of the National Security Act). When imposing fines, if the benefits obtained by the violator exceed the maximum fine amount, the fine may be increased to a range of 2 to 10 times the amount of the benefits obtained.
To ensure national security, maintain industrial competitive advantage, and prevent the illegal outflow of important technologies abroad, which could harm national and industrial interests, enterprises can further strengthen their protection and management mechanisms for trade secrets involving national core key technologies. Individuals who have access to national core key technologies should pay particular attention to relevant regulations and the List, exercise greater caution in performing their duties, and avoid severe criminal liabilities due to violations of the National Security Act and other related regulations.